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Remember It!: The Names of People You Meet, All of Your Passwords, Where You Left Your Keys, and Everything Else You Tend to Forget Kindle Edition

by Nelson Dellis (Author), Adam Hayes (Illustrator), Sanjay Gupta (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 499 ratings
A lively illustrated guide “filled with clever tips and tricks for remembering like a memory champion” (Joshua Foer, New York Times–bestselling author of Moonwalking with Einstein).
 
Throughout his research into memory theory, four-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis found existing memory improvement guides to be wanting—overcomplicated, dry, and stodgy. So he decided to write a book that is approachable and fun, centered on what people actually need to remember.
 
In Remember It!, Dellis teaches us how to make the most of our memory, using his competition-winning techniques. Presenting the information in a user-friendly way, Dellis offers bite-size chapters, addressing things we wish we could remember but often forget: names, grocery lists, phone numbers, where you left your keys—you name it! This fast-paced, highly illustrated tour of the inner workings of the brain makes improving your memory simple and fun.
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“Nelson Dellis’s Remember It! is filled with clever tips and tricks for remembering like a memory champion.”―Joshua Foer, New York Times bestselling author of Moonwalking with Einstein

“This book will make remarkable memory an ordinary part of your life, and you will not find a more engaging teacher than Nelson Dellis. I have been using the techniques in this book every day, and if you do the same you will never again forget to Remember It!”
―Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Staff Neurosurgeon, Emory Clinic, and Chief Medical Correspondent, CNN

“An amazingly practical book to help you keep your mind in shape! I’ve had the opportunity to see Nelson explain his techniques, and this book really showcases not only his knowledge about memory but his ability to make memory techniques easy to learn and relatable to everyday situations.”―Maria Shriver, award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author of I’ve Been Thinking

“A game-changing guide to improving memory—for everyone!”―David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain and Brain Maker

“Hearing what Nelson can do with his memory impressed me. But watching him recall and then teach me exactly how he did it is even better. I can’t wait for everyone to learn his simple techniques and realize what their memory is capable of.”
―Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author and host of the School of Greatness podcast

“Too many people fear memory changes without realizing that they can exercise and improve it greatly. Remember It! is the ultimate how-to guide for memory enhancement. Written by four-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis, it outlines a practical, comprehensive, and life-changing path to achieving the memory abilities that you have always dreamed of!”―Marc Agronin, MD, author of The End of Old Age: Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life

“Remember It! is a classic! It’s the most practically useful—and yes, memorable—book on memory I’ve ever read.”―Barbara Oakley, PhD, author of Learning How to Learn and co-instructor of the world’s largest open online course

“A deep dive into the practicality—and the fun—of training our brains to remember absolutely anything.”―Gabriel Wyner, author of Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It

“Nelson Dellis helps you uncover your brain’s amazing capacity to memorize a ton of information rather easily. The more you use and challenge your brain now, the sharper your brain will be for years to come.”―Majid Fotuhi, MD, author of Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced Brain Performance

“What a wonderful book! You will learn both classic and modern memory techniques that can help you in almost any situation. I have been involved in the academic study of memory my whole life, and I learned interesting new information from Remember It!”
―Henry L. Roediger III, Professor of Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis and coauthor of Make It Stick

“Written with clarity and wit, Remember It! is a fun and practical guide for improving your memory. Nelson Dellis is the supreme expert on this subject, and he certainly practices what he preaches.”―Arthur Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College, and author of Secrets of Mental Math

“Nelson teaches memory techniques that have helped me hold on to big numbers in my head for longer. Remember It! is a must-have if you're interested in boosting your memory!”―Scott Flansburg, the Human Calculator, Guinness World Record holder in mental calculation, and author of Math Magic

“Nelson Dellis awakens us to a capacity few people realize they possess: the ability to remember just about anything. An enthralling journey through the landscape of memory from one of its most experienced travelers, Remember It! lucidly breaks down the science of mnemonics for those seeking to hulk out their own powers of recall.”―Alex Stone, author of Fooling Houdini: Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks, and the Hidden Powers of the Mind

“Nelson Dellis is not just a memory champion but a remarkable human being. Read his story and better understand why. He has turned triumph into tragedy and and heartbreaking moments into memorable, and record breaking talents. Read his words and be inspired.”―Wes Moore, bestselling author of The Other Wes Moore and CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation

“Remember It! is truly a bootcamp for your brain. Dellis shows anyone the path to a better memory, a path that's full of colourful anecdotes about the human mind.”―Ed Cooke, Grandmaster of Memory and co-founder and CEO of Memrise

“Nelson is a genuine expert on every aspect of memory, and this book will teach you everything you need to know, whether your aim is to remember a shopping list or become the world memory champion!”
―Ben Pridmore, three-time World Memory Champion and Grandmaster of Memory

About the Author

Nelson Dellis holds a number of memory records, is a four-time USA Memory Champion, and a Grandmaster of Memory. He is a highly sought after memory expert and public speaker and has made appearances on the Today show, ABC's Nightline, The Dr. Oz Show, Katie, the Oprah Winfrey Network, and more. He lives in Miami.



Dr. Sanjay Gupta is an American neurosurgeon and medical reporter, best known as CNN's chief medical correspondent. His books Chasing Life and Cheating Death were New York Times and national bestsellers. In January 2011, he was named one of the 10 most influential celebrities by Forbes magazine.

Matthew Josdal is a voice-over and theater artist who has narrated titles in a wide range of genres, including historical nonfiction and contemporary fantasy. Originally from a small town in southwest Saskatchewan, he obtained his BFA in drama from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, where he currently resides.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G446SG2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS Image; Illustrated edition (September 25, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 25, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 21.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 499 ratings

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Nelson Dellis is a 4x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, both mental and physical, with proper diet and social involvement.

Born with an average memory, Nelson was inspired by the passing of his grandmother from Alzheimer's disease in 2009 to start training his memory so that he could keep his mind strong and healthy throughout his lifespan. In a short period of time, he transformed into one of the leading competitive memorizers in the world, claiming four U.S. titles along the way, the elite Grandmaster of Memory title, as well as a number of U.S. memory records for:

- Memorizing the most names in 15 minutes - 217 names

- Memorizing the most words in 15 minutes - 256 words

- Memorizing the most digits in 30 minutes - 907 digits

- Memorizing the most decks of playing cards in 30 minutes - 9.02 decks

- (former record) Memorizing the most digits in 5 minutes - 339 digits

- (former record) Memorizing a deck of cards in the fastest time - 40.65 seconds

Nelson is the Founder & CEO of Climb For Memory, a non-profit charity that aims to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease research through mountain climbs all around the world. Nelson has climbed numerous peaks around the world for this cause, including three times on Mt. Everest.

Nelson has been featured on FOX's Superhumans, The TODAY Show, Fox and Friends, The Katie Couric Show, CNN.com, ABC Nightline, The Dr. Oz Show, The Science Channel, Nat Geo, SuperBrain China, among many other media outlets.

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Customers find this memory improvement book effective, covering how to remember nearly everything and providing invaluable tools for various types of memorization. The book is lively and fun to read, with great illustrations, and customers appreciate its intuitive approach, with one noting how well the techniques can be applied to learning anything quickly. They value its practicality, with one example showing how it can be applied to everyday needs.

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23 customers mention "Memory help"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for memory improvement, covering how to remember nearly everything and inspiring them to start memorizing things again.

"...The pages contain well written insights into memory improvement techniques that I think can be valuable to everyone." Read more

"...It is a modern, easy-to-follow book that covers how to remember nearly everything...." Read more

"...Memorizing a deck of cards is a cool exercise for short term memory; alas no real breakthrough technique..." Read more

"...a great way to take information that you want to learn and commit it to long term memory. It's fun and creative and I highly recommend it." Read more

21 customers mention "Readability"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book lively and engaging to read, with one customer particularly appreciating how the author explains the material.

"Nice book to read" Read more

"...I am impressed by the writing and love the illustrations which makes it even easier and more fun to read...." Read more

"...All in all, this book is worth a look-see, and a sure buy if this book is your first memory book" Read more

"...This is one of the best. Nelson Dellis has produced a really lively book to read with totally practical explanations and examples...." Read more

13 customers mention "Ease of use"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book intuitive and easy to read, with one customer noting that the techniques can be applied to learning anything quickly.

"...I am impressed by the writing and love the illustrations which makes it even easier and more fun to read...." Read more

"...everyday life the PEG system and ad hoc Memory Palaces are worth the time to develop!..." Read more

"...Dellis has produced a really lively book to read with totally practical explanations and examples. This book is fun and incredibly useful!" Read more

"I really enjoyed the techniques that are taught here and how easily they can be applied to learning anything quickly...." Read more

12 customers mention "Practicality"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book incredibly useful, with one customer noting that the examples are close to real-life practicality, and another mentioning that the techniques even work for mathematics.

"...a really lively book to read with totally practical explanations and examples. This book is fun and incredibly useful!" Read more

"...These techniques even work for mathematics. And if you have children - buy his newest book. Invest in your mind. It cost less than a bad steak." Read more

"...He covers classic techniques and introduces new ones. Most important, he has inspired me to start memorizing things again...." Read more

"...It is a work full of memory techniques! Very practical! I just wish he would mention Dominic O'Brian when he talking about the PAO system...." Read more

5 customers mention "Visual quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's great illustrations, with one customer noting its colorful presentation and creative approach.

"...It's fun and creative and I highly recommend it." Read more

"It's a true and tested way of improving memory, and beyond gimmicky looking techniques the book explains that memory is a muscle that improves and..." Read more

"...I also liked the heavier weight paper used and great illustrations a game changer for me..." Read more

"...The book has a lot of illustrations across it’s pages which keep the material interactive and visually appealing." Read more

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Customers find the book humorous.

"...This book is fun and incredibly useful!" Read more

"...It's fun and creative and I highly recommend it." Read more

"Probably the best memory learning book I've read. Easy to read and fun. Like the fact that the examples are close to real life practicality." Read more

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  • Tyler Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Physical Book is So Well Made!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
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    This is the highest quality paperback book book that I have. The spine and smooth finish, heavy stock pages are assembled using PUR binding making this book feel really nice in your hand. The pages contain well written insights into memory improvement techniques that I think can be valuable to everyone.
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  • James L. Peoples
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
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    Nice book to read
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  • jenwill
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
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    Got it as a cd to listen to on the road. Sometimes it was too dry while driving
    Think I might need the book to recall.the strategies. So.much for remembering them !! ??
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  • Bradley R Zupp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and worth every cent
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
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    I don't write many reviews but I had to for this book. It is a modern, easy-to-follow book that covers how to remember nearly everything. I am impressed by the writing and love the illustrations which makes it even easier and more fun to read. The only down side is that I wanted to hear more about the author - a 4 time memory champion - and his journey to success. He covers it briefly in the opening chapter but I would love to hear more stories of memory competitions and the life of a memory athlete. But if you're looking for a book that will give an overview of how to improve your memory in a lot of different areas, this is it!
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  • zyzzyva57
    5.0 out of 5 stars No new ground in memorizing as a hobby or professional, but worth a buy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018
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    Not sure anyone can add anything new to this field since Harry Lorayne
    Books since him are more homage and variations
    (Practice, practice, practice is the secret sauce to get even close to the pros)
    However, even in everyday life the PEG system and ad hoc Memory Palaces are worth the time to develop!
    Thanks to Dellis, I discovered Lauren Tothero's memorizing technique
    I cannot make the Tothero System work, but the technique feels as if it should have potential
    Memorizing a deck of cards is a cool exercise for short term memory; alas no real breakthrough technique
    All in all, this book is worth a look-see, and a sure buy if this book is your first memory book
    37 people found this helpful
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  • Lynne Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great how-to book on memory methods
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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    As someone who practices memory methods and has overcome the limitations of a really poor natural memory, I am familiar with a lot of books in this genre. This is one of the best. Nelson Dellis has produced a really lively book to read with totally practical explanations and examples. This book is fun and incredibly useful!
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Luis Angel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible Way of Thinking about Learning
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019
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    I really enjoyed the techniques that are taught here and how easily they can be applied to learning anything quickly. Using visualization and storytelling is a great way to take information that you want to learn and commit it to long term memory. It's fun and creative and I highly recommend it.
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  • Boboi
    3.0 out of 5 stars A lengthy proposal for the Memory Palace method, may work for you.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
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    It's a true and tested way of improving memory, and beyond gimmicky looking techniques the book explains that memory is a muscle that improves and strengthens as you keep using it(which I find by experience to be true). There's certainly a sizeable amount of work to be put into the effort, not a desirable challenge for me but I can certainly see this working for some people.
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  • Danyboy fr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un livre qui éveille l’intérêt pour ceux qui veulent apprendre les techniques de mémorisation
    Reviewed in France on July 11, 2019
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    Livre excellent sur les techniques de mémorisation , associations, palais de la mémoire, PAO écrit dans un style très agréable et avec beaucoup d’humour. Ce livre est très bien illustré et de belle qualité écrit par un champion des États-Unis
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Useless
    Reviewed in India on October 30, 2022
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    This is one of the most uselessness memory books I have read. Literally has nothing to contribute.
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  • CC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on various memory building startegies
    Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2024
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    Really like the book. Strategies are well explained, supported with lots of images and easy to try out. Fully recommend if you want to flex your memory muscles a bit.
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    Great book on various memory building startegies

    Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2024
    Really like the book. Strategies are well explained, supported with lots of images and easy to try out. Fully recommend if you want to flex your memory muscles a bit.
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  • Avid Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars useful and fun to read
    Reviewed in Australia on March 19, 2022
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    A useful book, easy to read and light hearted. A variety of different techniques for everyday situations. I enjoyed it.
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  • GrizzlyApple
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2025
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    This makes for a good read with loads of great content. This is just one of the various books written by a guy who delivers explanations well. Well presented for multiple age groups.
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